Finance Officer jobs in the United States

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Riverview Gardens School District scholars, educators and parents continue to strive to be a community of dynamic learners and leaders with a commitment to demonstrating social and civic responsibility.

RGSD is committed to supporting the academic, social and emotional needs of all scholars by offering a wide range of learning opportunities, extra-curricular activities, resources and specialized programs.

RGSD is home to 13 schools, which serve approximately 5,700 students. Committed to providing excellent programs from early childhood education through high school.

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RGSD is a provisionaly accredited school that is dedicated to regaining full accreditation under the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

Riverview Gardens is currently working in collaboration with educational institutions and community partners to support the needs of children. 

Interested candidates should have a heart for educating and a willingness to collaborate to help achieve and maintain educational excellence. Ideal candidates are willing to advocate for scholars and educational equity. Join our Ramily!

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Summary: The Riverview Gardens School District is accepting applications for the position of Chief Financial Officer. This position reports directly to the Superintendent and is responsible for the management of all financial affairs of the District.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Chief Financial Officer provides ideas for the development, interpretation, and clarification of the district's vision, mission, and goals. This includes financial planning, budgeting, cost analysis, accounting, auditing, reporting, purchasing, insurance, cash management, and debt management.

• Assumes responsibility for the annual budget, revenue, and expenditure projections, maintains position control, and assists with long-range financial plans for the purpose of managing the district's fiscal responsibilities.
• Directs the custodianship of public funds including cash/investment management.

• Develops monitors, analyzes and maintains the district financial budget for the purpose of ensuring the availability of resources to meet current and future strategic objectives.

• Establishes and supervises a program of accounting and reporting the financial affairs of the school district.
• Directs & manages the district RFP process.

• Coordinate and monitor program evaluations in order to maximize investments in programs, resources and policies and to ensure initiative are impacting student learning and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Prepares and submits reports to the Board of Education recommendations for the administering of the district budget, financial policies and procedures, tax rate information, financial reports, audit findings, benefit administration and other facts and information as needed.

• Reviews contracts and projects for the purpose of providing direction and support/or making recommendations, maximizing the use of funds, and ensuring operations are within budget.

• Manage the Districts debt structure and all aspects of District bond issues.

• Develops long-range financial projections.

• Supervises the Financial department, Safety and Security department, Food Services department, and manages the Transportation department.
• Coordinates the property and liability insurance programs and directs the development of tax levies, bond projects, and bond approval.

• Conducts performance evaluations on employees under direct supervision and establishes high performance expectations for all employee groups.

• Develops and maintains communications with state and federal agencies and the financial community.
• Coordinates reviews of appropriate areas with board, attorney, independent auditors, board advisers, and district staff.

• Participates in the collective bargaining process directing the discussion on financial issues.

• Directs the preparation of periodic business and financial reports to the Superintendent, the Board of Education, external agencies, and members of the general public.
• Manages the district's benefits and insurance, including property and liability.
• Assist in preparation and participate in insurance committee meetings. Attends quarterly meetings with brokers who administer various district insurance programs.
• Participates in local and state school business official organizations to ensure knowledge of school operation and compliance requirements are up to date. 
• Assist the Superintendent of Schools in the recommendation of board policies and administrative regulations to guide the district’s business and finance functions and delivery systems.
• Ensures procedural compliance with state and federal regulations, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Coordinates and prepares audit information with outside audit firms.

• Ensures and trains budget managers on effective management of their department/school budget.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.               

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (*)

(*)  When a specific assignment has additional or different ESSENTIAL FUNCTION requirements, the differences will be discussed at the time of assignment.

• Regular attendance is required to provide support to the department and district.
• Requires independent travel to work sites within the district.
• Reviews and interprets printed reports to obtain information necessary for decision making.
• Operates computer hardware for programming or applications.
• Prepares and maintains written reports.
• Provides written procedures for plan preparation and implementation.
• Develops information for written reports and correspondence to officials inside and outside the district 
• Conducts individual or group meetings.
• Provides oversight and evaluative supervision of assigned staff.
• Observes and evaluates employee performance.
• Visually obtains information from a computer monitor.

Physical Demands  (Strength)

- Exerts up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or

- Exerts a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

NOTE: includes personal movement and sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties listed above. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Successful completion of a background check by Human Resources is required.

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• Minimum of 5 years of management experience required. 
• Requires a Master’s degree in School or Business Administration. CPA strongly preferred. 
• Experience working in a school district setting is required.
• Demonstrates considerable knowledge of school administration, school law, finance, facilities, procurement, planning, operation of principles and technique.
• Demonstrates experience and understanding of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education policies and procedures.

Skills/Ability:

• SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications; planning and managing projects; preparing budgets and reviewing financial information; developing effective working relationships; administering personnel policies and procedures; analyzing; effective listening; facilitating meetings; interpersonal aptitude; leadership; managing staff/performance; monitoring activities; and personnel administration.
• KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: personnel processes; pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; English grammar/punctuation/ spelling/vocabulary; office equipment/software; and office practices.
• ABILITY is required to schedule several activities, meetings, and/or events; routinely gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: quick and accurate decision making; communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; working with detailed information; working as part of a team; working with multiple projects; dealing with frequent interruptions and changing priorities; maintaining confidentiality; and facilitating communication between persons with frequently divergent positions.
• Ability and personality to work, collaborate, and communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, other individuals, community groups, and organizations to accomplish district goals.
• Ability to delegate responsibility to personnel under his or her supervision.
• Good human relations, professionalism, integrity, and transparancy skills.
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills
• Knowledge of the education environment
• Proficient computer literacy (proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps, Zoom, and/ or related software).

*Internal Applicants can begin applying on 11/27/2024*

*External Applicants can begin applying on 12/05/2024*

TERMS of EMPLOYMENT:

Year: 12 months

Salary: Administrator Range on the District Administrator Salary Schedule Scale VII - 127,330.38 - $154,760.00 yearly (based on education and experience)

This position shall be recommended to the Board of Education by the Superintendent of Schools and shall receive salary and other employee fringe benefits in accordance with the Board-Approved policies and resolutions.